Sermons on abuse of power and position: showing 256-270 of 152,705

Having Power Over Your Problems Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 2, 2008

This sermon helps people deal with problems. It gives four facts about problems, three positive affects of problems and three keys to handling problems.

Power Over Your Problems Today we are starting an in depth series on the book of James. Last week we looked at an overview of James. We found that James wants us to grow up. God wants us to become mature Christians. This week we are going to discover that you can have power over your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laws On Servitude (Exodus 21:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2022

Do what you have to do to pay the bills (vs. 1-6). And the "law of the daughter," which protects vulnerable women from being mistreated

Laws on "servitude" (Exodus 21:1-11) The past five weeks, we've explored five different rabbit trails connected to Exodus, one way or another. We talked about burnt offerings, and fellowship offerings. Then, we talked about three keys, of sorts, that help us understand how to read ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-11

Show Me Your Wonder PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love for us, our cherished position in His sight, and the wonders of His mighty power.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not here by chance, but by the divine appointment of our loving Father, who has drawn us together to bask in the light of His Word. As we gather in unity and fellowship, we are reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:7-8

Topics: Wonder, God's Power

Spiritual Success Comes In "Cans”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2017

God wants us to be able to say with Paul, positively, "I CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens me!" Let's consider Paul's revelation for a moment.

SPIRITUAL SUCCESS COMES IN “CANS” Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. JOKE #1: LAWYER’S REVENGE a. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelines for the local butcher shop and steals a roast off the counter. b. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asks, "if a dog, running ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Need To Give Birth

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 11, 2020

Being in postion for God to used you

Intro: I come this morning pregnant with a message, not with and ideal, but a message, not with a sermon but a directional truth for somebody. I believe that God sent me this morning to preach this message to somebody and I don’t even know who it’s for but, God told me that this message will speak ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2017

A sermon on the exalted position of Jesus as the king of kings.

"Who Is This King of Glory?" Psalms 24:1-10 Introduction: The 24th Psalm of David is the third of a trilogy of compositions by David that are Messianic in their theme. Psalm 22 is about the Cross; 23 is about the shepherd's Crook and the 24th is about the Crown; it's about a king but not just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Behind The Power Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2010

A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 18

Ezekiel 31: 1 – 18 The power behind the power 1 Now it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: ‘Whom are you like in your greatness? 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 31:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Escape The Power Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Psychologists tell us that all of us have our in-groups, and out-groups. All of belong to certain categories, and there are others outside of those categories, and so all of us are in a position to be prejudiced against out-groups.

Arturo Tosconini became famous in the world of music because of the power of prejudice. He was a young cellist with a touring opera company from Italy. In June of 1886 they were in the greatest opera house in Rio de Janerio in Brazil. The house was packed with shouting people, but what they were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

A Moment Of Evaluation

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

Take time to evaluate your commitment to God. Evaluate wither you are giving God the honor and respect to God.

A Moment of Evaluation I have to start with a hard question… Do you remember getting your first speeding ticket? Driving down the road and there is a policeman on the side of the road….Get a knot in stomach. If speeding it seems worse…but most of the time I never know if I was ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:6-14

Denomination: Congregational

It's Hard Out Here For A P.i.m.p (Person In My Position)

Contributed by Paul L Brantley on Sep 12, 2013

It interesting that no matter how you love God and how much you remember what he done for you, you still find yourself struggling. Struggling with issues of life, struggling with this thing called our flesh. Yes we love God, but we still struggle.

It's Hard Out Here For A P.I.M.P. Romans 7:14-24 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attributes Of God - Positive Answer To Reader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God from the one who has the positive answers for every negative situation to a Reader

449. Positive Answer for Every Negative Situation – I praise you Lord for being able to supply a positive solution for every negative problem. Jesus said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) When I feel tired you say to me, “Come to me, all you who are weary and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 15, 2012

Attitudes can be changed and improved when you walk with Jesus

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 Motivation matters. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 4, 2011

Part 2 of this 2 sermon series about attitudes. Please search SermonCentral for part 1 of this message

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 Motivation matters. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Off Negatives And Putting On Positives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2009

Paul taught us the importance of actively putting off what is deleterious and putting on what is enriching. Here is list of fifty essential juxtaposed points.

Putting Off Negatives and Putting on Positives (Eph. 4:22-32) "Strip yourselves of your former nature (put off and discard your old unrenewed self) which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from delusions. And be constantly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003

How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ